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The Show Before the Show: Episode 373

Round Rock's Capps talks unique path to booth, baseball's grinders
September 2, 2022

Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Stitcher and other

Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Stitcher and other podcast-listening apps. Send questions or feedback to podcast@milb.com, and follow hosts Tyler Maun (@TylerMaun), Sam Dykstra (@SamDykstraMiLB) and Benjamin Hill (@bensbiz) on Twitter.

Intro/Ben's Biz Banter (0:00)

Ben talks to Tyler and Sam about Beloit's "Drift to the Diamond" promotion and some classic throwback alternate identities.

Mike Capps interview (20:02)

Longtime Triple-A Round broadcaster Mike Capps joins the podcast to discuss his career path from covering the Gulf War to working out of the baseball broadcast booth. He also talks about his book Grinders: Baseball's Intrepid Infantry.

Three Strikes (43:13)

It's all September callups in this segment. Tyler and Sam discuss the promotions of Corbin Carroll and Gunnar Henderson and which Top 100 prospects could be joining them in the Majors this month.

Ghosts of the Minors/MiLB.TV picks of the week (55:28)

Before Tyler and Sam present their games to watch for the week ahead, Josh gets into the rhythm of the latest edition of Ghosts of the Minors.

Celebrate Independence Day with the Fightin Phils on July 3

Night Will End with Largest Fireworks Show in Stadium History
1:40 PM EDT

(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, have a jam-packed night planned for fans on Thursday, July 3. Celebrate Independence Day at America's Classic Ballpark - a safe environment for the whole family to catch the game, enjoy a meal, have a blast and

Reading Fightin Phils Welcome Diamond Baseball Holdings as New Owner

Club to Retain Front Office Staff and Continue Building on Rich Legacy in Baseballtown
3:53 PM EDT

READING, Pa. (June 25, 2025) — Craig Stein announced today the sale of the Reading Fightin Phils to Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), an organization that owns and operates select Minor League Baseball (MiLB) clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB). The Fightin Phils will remain as the Double-A affiliate of

More Space, More Style: Inside Reading’s Revamped Team Store

Three times the size and packed with gear, the new team store offers fans a modern, immersive shopping experience at FirstEnergy Stadium.
3:40 PM EDT

(Reading, PA) - Years ago, the rectangular space behind the Reading Fightin Phils’ dugout and under the first base stands housed legends. From Mike Schmidt and Ryne Sandberg to Ryan Howard and Jimmy Rollins, the clubhouse became a sanctuary for future Hall of Famers to mull over game plans and

Fightin Phils Drop First Game of Week at Richmond

Dylan Campbell Continues Strong Start in Double-A
3:22 PM EDT

BOX SCORE (Richmond, VA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (1-1, 25-42) fell to the Richmond Flying Squirrels (1-1, 21-46 ) 6-4 during a back-and-forth second game of the series on Wednesday afternoon. The Richmond Flying Squirrels struck first in the bottom of the first inning after a 2 RBI double

Fightin Phils Kick Off Second Half With Win Against Flying Squirrels

Seth Beer Leads the Way with Two Hits, Two RBI and Home Run
June 24, 2025

BOX SCORE (Richmond, VA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (1-0, 25-42) took game one of their series against the Richmond Flying Squirrels (0-1, 21-46) in a 6-3 victory on Tuesday night at The Diamond. The Fightin Phils took the early lead in the top of the first after Carson DeMartini

Four Trends from Reading's Series against Hartford

A Look Behind the Numbers of Last Week's Series
June 24, 2025

(Reading, PA) — The Reading Fightin Phils ended the first half of its season against the Hartford Yard Goats. Reading won two-of-six games. Here are four intriguing trends that stick out from the Fightin Phils series against Hartford: Hendry’s highlights Phillies’ No. 25 prospect Hendry Mendez put on a show

Fightin Phils End First Half with Loss to Yard Goats

Alex Binelas Stays Hot with Two Hits
June 22, 2025

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (25-42) fell to the Hartford Yard Goats (36-33) 9-1 Sunday to end the first half of the season. Reading fell behind early and couldn’t bounce back, losing the series 2-4. Estibenzon Jimenez (L, 0-1) debuted for the Fightin Phils on the

Fightin Phils Ride Season-High 17 Hits to 10 Run Win

Reading Collects 10 Extra-Base Hits, Most Since 2016
June 21, 2025

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (25-41) dominated the Hartford Yard Goats (35-33) 12-2 Saturday for their second win of the series. The victory ended a two-game skid, marked the Fightin Phils' most hits in a game this season (17) and their most extra base hits in

Hendry Mendez Hits for Cycle as Reading Falls on Friday Night

Mendez' Cycle is First by a R-Phil Since at Least 2005
June 20, 2025

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (24-41) fell to the Hartford Yard Goats (35-32) 8-5 Friday to fall behind 1-3 in the series. As Hendry Mendez stepped to the plate in the eighth inning, he was just a double away from history. On a 3-1 pitch, the

Binelas Two Homers Not Enough as Reading Falls to Hartford

Griff McGarry Goes 3.1 Innings in First Start Since April 18
June 19, 2025

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (24-40) dropped Wednesday’s game 6-4 to the Hartford Yard Goats (34-32), falling behind 1-2 in the series. First baseman Alex Binelas recorded two home runs, but the Fightin Phils’ bullpen allowed three late runs. Reading starter Griff McGarry returned to the

Fightin Phils fall 3-0 to Yard Goats Wednesday

Nick Dunn With Two Hits
June 18, 2025

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (24-37) were defeated 3-0 by the Hartford Yard Goats (32-32) Wednesday, moving to 1-1 in the series. Reading recorded just five hits and was shut out for the fourth time this season. Phillies No. 11 prospect Jean Cabrera (L, 1-4) quickly

Fightin Phils infielder Seth Beer talks Major League experience, Reading tenure

Beer Signed with Phillies on May 13
June 18, 2025

When Seth Beer isn’t carving into FirstEnergy Stadium’s left-handed batter’s box, you can find him on the water. The former first-round selection is working his way back into MLB with the Fightin Phils this year. But in Reading, Beer’s hobby off the field is rooted in his passion for fly

Ricketts Returns with Two Home Runs as Reading Beats Hartford

Leandro Pineda with Home Run and Double
June 17, 2025

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (24-37) defeated the Hartford Yard Goats (32-32) 7-4 Tuesday, opening the six-game set with a commanding win. Reading has won four of its last five games. Caleb Ricketts, a 25-year-old catcher, appeared in his first game for Reading since April 15,

Fightin Phils Welcome Hartford Yard Goats to Baseballtown

Check Out What's in Store this Week at FirstEnergy Stadium
June 16, 2025

(Reading, PA) — The Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, continue their two-week home stand Tuesday to take on the Hartford Yard Goats, Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. The six-game series kicks off Tuesday at 7 p.m. and concludes Sunday. Honor your loved ones on Tuesday

Four Trends from Reading's Series against New Hampshire

A Look Inside the Numbers Behind Reading's Split with New Hampshire
June 16, 2025

(Reading, PA) — The Reading Fightin Phils kicked off a two-week home stand with a series against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Reading won three-of-six games and three consecutive from Thursday to Saturday. Here are four intriguing trends that stick out from the Fightin Phils series against New Hampshire: Offensive

Fightins Fall in Series Finale to Fisher Cats

Reading Held to One Hit as Teams Split Series
June 15, 2025

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (23-37) fell to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (28-34) 5-0 on Sunday, finishing the series 3-3. Reading tallied just one hit and recorded four errors in the field. Fightin Phils starter Mitch Neunborn threw four scoreless innings against the Fisher Cats

How Phillies No. 2 prospect Aidan Miller is developing his 5th tool: baserunning

Miller Leads Eastern League with 24 Stolen Bases
June 15, 2025

Aidan Miller’s base-stealing prowess wasn’t as eye-popping as his other attributes out of high school. When the Phillies selected him in the 2023 MLB Draft, it was his power that made him a first-round selection. But as Baserunning Coordinator Gary Cathcart watched Miller in action for the first time at

Reading Rains on New Hampshire with Third-Straight Win

Fightin Phils Topple Fisher Cats 7-4 in Seven Innings
June 14, 2025

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (23-37) defeated the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (28-34) 7-4 on Saturday in a shortened game due to rain. Reading took control in the bottom of the sixth inning to take a 3-2 series lead with one contest remaining. While the Fightin

Dusty Wathan, Darin Ruf, Trevor May inducted into Baseballtown Hall of Fame

Ruf and May Played in Reading in 2012, with Wathan as their Manager
June 14, 2025

(Reading, PA) — As Darin Ruf hit his way to the 2012 Eastern League MVP, Trevor May looked on from the dugout in awe while Dusty Wathan greeted him at third base each time. Ruf, a 20th-round draft pick in the 2009 MLB Draft, was off to a terrific start

Reading Rides Power and Crowe to Friday Night Win

Felix Reyes with Three Hits and Home Run
June 13, 2025

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (22-37) took down the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (28-33) 11-1 on Friday. Starting pitcher Will Crowe (W, 2-1) allowed just one run in five innings and the Reading offense delivered with four home runs to seal a second consecutive victory and

Career High Five RBI from Alex Binelas Leads Reading to Back-and-Forth Win

Carson DeMartini With Three Hits in Third Double-A Game
June 12, 2025

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (21-37) defeated the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (28-32) 9-7 on Thursday. Led by Alex Binelas’ career-high five RBI and Carson DeMartini’s three-hit game, the Fightin Phils ended their three-game skid to win their first game of the series. A star-studded pitching

Fausnaught’s Stellar Start Not Enough as Reading Falls 5-4

Lefty Goes Season-High Six Innings, allowing One-Earned Run
June 11, 2025

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (20-37) fell to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (28-31) 5-4 Wednesday. The two sides wrestled back and forth with the lead throughout the evening but two big innings from New Hampshire led to another one-run loss for Reading. In the bottom

Fightin Phils Infielder Alex Binelas Talks Reading Opportunity, Eastern League Experience

Binelas Joined Fightin Phils in May
June 11, 2025

(Reading, PA) - As a flurry of infield options swarm the Fightin Phils lineup, one sticks out as a seasoned veteran. Mixed between Phillies No. 2 prospect Aidan Miller, Eastern League doubles leader, and now former R-Phil, Keaton Anthony and recent call-up Carson DeMartini is 25-year-old Alex Binelas. The corner

Fightins Fall in 10 Inning to New Hampshire to Begin Series

Carson DeMartini with Two Hits in Double-A Debut
June 10, 2025

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (20-36) fell to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (27-31) 4-3 in the 10th inning Tuesday to open up a six-game series. Reading had a final chance to survive trailing 4-3 in the bottom of the 10th inning but faltered. With Keaton

Fightin Phils Welcome New Hampshire Fisher Cats to Baseballtown this Week

Reading Took Four-of-Six Games from New Hampshire in May
June 9, 2025

(Reading, PA) — The Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, return home Tuesday to take on the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. The six game series kicks off Tuesday at 7 p.m. and concludes Sunday. The first 2,000 fans at Tuesday’s